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According to Serbian media, Serbian president Alexandar Vučić expressed his optimism and hopes that negotiations over the takeover of Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS) could be concluded in September, adding that this would not be possible without understanding from U.S. OFAC.
“For the first time, I’m optimistic that the NIS issue could be resolved in September. I feel optimistic, and I hope that we could resolve the entire NIS issue in September. Without a certain level of understanding from OFAC and the U.S. side, it would have been difficult to keep the situation under control without major consequences and to get this close to a final resolution,” Vučić said at the Innovation and Education Park of the Mine Action Centre in Velika Moštanica.
He stressed that Serbia is open to cooperation in all other areas, particularly energy, including key issues concerning oil, gas and nuclear energy, adding that further talks on these matters are still ahead.
“It is certain that during my visit to the United Nations General Assembly’s regular session, I will also hold a number of meetings with American business people and politicians, with the aim and hope of further improving our cooperation and doing important things for our two countries,” Vučić aided.
Comments: Alexandar Vučić is already campaigning for the next elections in Serbia, once again finding positive messages for the Serbian citizens. At the moment, it can be said that he is handling the problem with NIS very well, and it wouldn’t be surprising if he manages to solve it completely.
